The primary aim of this role is to lead and develop the specialist nursing service support to primary care and support implementation of the NW London Diabetes Transformation Programme and to offer clinical, professional, and strategic leadership. The position involves identifying opportunities for service growth and leading the development and redesign of community-based diabetes care, including implementing care pathways and to develop robust partnership working within primary and secondary care to ensure true integrated care across West London Borough. By leveraging advanced clinical expertise, the post holder will influence GPs and commissioners while advising the Strategy & Business Development Directorate. The goal is to enhance and transform diabetes care for individuals in North West and West London boroughs.

Main duties of the job

Additionally, the post holder will offer expert advice and support to colleagues and patients to uphold clinical excellence, reduce emergency admissions and bed days, and promote patient self-care and quality of life. They will provide clinical leadership and vision to support the Diabetes Specialist Nurses and drive the development of an integrated community diabetes pathway.Expert Practice

Professional Leadership and Consultancy

Education, Training & Development

Practice & Service Development

Research & Evaluation

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Possession of an MSc
• Evidence of on-going post graduate education and development
• Specialty specific qualification
• Independent Nurse Prescriber

Desirable

• Studying at Doctoral level or equivalent research experience demonstrated through publications
• Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse
• Evidence of service development and implementation of innovative practice
• Experience of service re-profiling & re-design/change management
• Excellent project management skills
• Evidence of teaching experience & able to influence educational providers.
• Evidence of conducting research & audit and able to disseminate findings.
• Evidence of work in workforce development and skill mix
• Supporting clinical governance strategy for service
• Experience of managing a budget and business planning
• Developing strategic direction for service
• Developing, interpreting & implementing national local service/Trust policies

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Lisson Grove Health Centre

Gateforth St

London

NW8 8EG

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